Well, for what it's worth, and I'm not sure if it's in the demo but probably not, but there's a lot more than just pressing one button. All the reviews seem to indicate stuff like elemental cyphers, reflecting shots and the catapult shot are essential later on. I wouldn't paint a picture of the game based on pretty much only having one of the mechanics available to you at the easiest part of the game.
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Strider |OT| It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got Dat Schwing)
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GodParticle
Member
Thanks. It's in the demo section, but it's not actually the demo and is the full game. I can imagine many people buying it by mistake if not paying attention >_<
Thats true, it could be alot more. I just can't get myself to spend $15 if I don't get hooked. And im a fan of these types of games. Mayb its the graphics design more than gameplay.
Thank you, downloading it now. Not sure what was up with it before, but it does need some tuning.
Xaero Gravity
NEXT LEVEL lame™
Absolutely loving it. Man, it just makes the DH acquisition all the more painful. 
GodParticle
Member
Really? That sux if true. Strider ain't Strider without that schwing
Edit: Damn, you're right. So lame. That thread title...
I liked the demo but really, really HATED the surround sound effect for this game.
Why are most of the sound affects on the rear speakers, and so loud!?
All the enemy and item explosions are on the rears only and are so much louder than anything in the front and center which is just music, and Strider himself.
Anyone else experience this? I may have to just use headphones.
Why are most of the sound affects on the rear speakers, and so loud!?
All the enemy and item explosions are on the rears only and are so much louder than anything in the front and center which is just music, and Strider himself.
Anyone else experience this? I may have to just use headphones.
Wonko_C
Member
I tried doing that for Mark of the Ninja but wasn't successful, how did you do it? I'm using a PS2 controller, BTW.
Dio Brando
Banned
oh boy, pre-ordered it today. have i done the right decision?
I'd say so. I went in pretty blind and first impressions after a couple hours of it are very good. Digging the fluidity of the combat/traversal and overall metroidvanianess of it all. 15 bucks well spent in my opinion.
Dio Brando
Banned
that's reassuring. the impressions and reviews seem pretty great. forgot which one, but a site said something like"if it launched with metroid or SotN, it would be a classic". Got really hyped after that.
Really seems like Double Helix were pretty good devs which had to make shitty games.
Wow, this game is great! Fantastic Strider/Metroidvania fusion going on here. The first (real) boss fight had really took me back to the good old days with the attack patterns and platforming skills needed to beat it. No QTE bullshit, no cinematic crap, no hand-holding...just good game play.
It's almost weird playing a game that cuts out all the bullshit and is just old-school, 100% gimmick and DLC-free, 2D platform action fun in 2014. Someone still gets it....or got it, I guess- hope Double Helix keeps making good games after the Amazon purchase.
It's almost weird playing a game that cuts out all the bullshit and is just old-school, 100% gimmick and DLC-free, 2D platform action fun in 2014. Someone still gets it....or got it, I guess- hope Double Helix keeps making good games after the Amazon purchase.
Justice_Bolt
Member
I really like this game. There is more to the game than what you see in the demo.
Played PS3 Demo, buying on One tomorrow.
It definitely DOES have analog movement control. You can make Strider walk very slowly, or run at full gait. There's also a bit of analog to the slashing aim, which I had no problem with on the PS3 pad.
All that Shiny, all that Black... I think that's a pretty good take on Strider Arcade's style, while trying to make it look rich and detailed. The controller shakes when Hiryu gets hit, but he himself doesn't give much feedback.
I LOVE the feeling of running and slashing. It's exactly the feel I enjoy about Strider NES and Arcade (and that felt bogged down by leveling and boring stage design in Moon Diver). While normally a lack of "OOMPH!" is something I loath in melee-combat games, here, since it's representing how effortlessly Cypher slashes things, it's appropriate. Also, watching the enemies get severed is very nice, though I'd love for it to be even more dynamic.
Patterns, enemy tells, rhythmic motion once you get into the groove... these are the marks of a solid game, and the demo gave me all those feelings. Of course, I missed things like air-dashing, double jumps, charge swipes (which you find in the demo) and such, but it seems like the game is set to give you everything you'd want in a game like this, plus a few Strider-specific bonuses.
When the remix of the NES theme popped in after I picked up Charged Cypher, I was pretty much sold. I was completely comfortable with it on PS3, so I expect the same on the XBO.
It definitely DOES have analog movement control. You can make Strider walk very slowly, or run at full gait. There's also a bit of analog to the slashing aim, which I had no problem with on the PS3 pad.
All that Shiny, all that Black... I think that's a pretty good take on Strider Arcade's style, while trying to make it look rich and detailed. The controller shakes when Hiryu gets hit, but he himself doesn't give much feedback.
I LOVE the feeling of running and slashing. It's exactly the feel I enjoy about Strider NES and Arcade (and that felt bogged down by leveling and boring stage design in Moon Diver). While normally a lack of "OOMPH!" is something I loath in melee-combat games, here, since it's representing how effortlessly Cypher slashes things, it's appropriate. Also, watching the enemies get severed is very nice, though I'd love for it to be even more dynamic.
Patterns, enemy tells, rhythmic motion once you get into the groove... these are the marks of a solid game, and the demo gave me all those feelings. Of course, I missed things like air-dashing, double jumps, charge swipes (which you find in the demo) and such, but it seems like the game is set to give you everything you'd want in a game like this, plus a few Strider-specific bonuses.
When the remix of the NES theme popped in after I picked up Charged Cypher, I was pretty much sold. I was completely comfortable with it on PS3, so I expect the same on the XBO.
R
Retro_
Unconfirmed Member
Yeah that's what I figured
controller joystick only sucks for 8-way directional aiming/moving. Like contra or hard corps uprising or any fighitng game.
but it's fine for sidescrollers with true analog input/movements/aiming. Like I prefered mark of the ninja with the joystick
So far, beyond the little story cut scene here or there, its just good ol' fashioned "pay-the-fuck-attention" or get splattered against the wall. Game is hitting all the right buttons so far.
NavyPharaoh
Member
Seems the demo is ps3 only. No ps4 demo
More_Badass
Member
Do PC version will have keyboard controls, right? I have a feeling that WASD or the arrow keys will be better suited for the movement than an analog stick
I just started the ps4 demo from the web.
Soundtrack is so good, I periodically stop just to jam haha
StriKeVillain
Banned
Only played for around 15 mins but I'm enjoying it so far. This plus the humble bundle will keep me gaming all night.
razgriz417
Member
tried the demo on ps4, was a neat game but not what I'm looking for atm
NavyPharaoh
Member
indigo-cyclops
Member
I mean, that's a lot of what Strider is about... There will probably be more platforming elements later on?
There is, just watch a recent trailer or any video that's been put out for it really. Examples: using Ice cypher to freeze enemies mid-air and using them as platforming elements.
And as I mentioned in a previous post, the catapult shot is pretty damn heavily used once you get it. There's one section where you pretty much have to freefall and time + aim your catapult shot correctly or die.
Funchameleon
Banned
Thank god for Steam's new preorder refund policy. The game STILL isn't out on Steam, which is just unacceptable in The Year of Luigi 2014; so it can definitely wait for a major sale.
Guys, I don't know which console to purchase this on. PS4 or XB1. Is there any advantage to purchasing it on one or the other. If not, I guess I'll get it on XB1 since that's where my GamerScore collection is at, I usually use my PS4 for exclusives but seeing that a lot of games are 1080P on PS4 and generally look better, it's a tough decision.
brandonh83
Banned
Game is awesome, but my only complaint is the level design. I feel like the environments are too big for their own good as well as visually repetitive. It isn't Metroidvania bad, but I would have still preferred a more linear design I think. Maybe it will get better or grow on me though.
Other than that, it's very cool.
Other than that, it's very cool.
Xander51
Member
It looks good, but it's not exactly a graphical powerhouse. Runs really great on both machines. Just go with your gut.
FrostuTheNinja
Member
Don't say this... :|
Does it atleast have the option to change the volume of the music, sound effects and voices?